China's Central Bank 'Close' to Launching Official Digital Currency
An official at China's central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency.
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Aug 12, 2019 at 8:45 a.m. UTC
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BIS Chief: Central Banks May Issue Digital Currencies 'Sooner Than We Think'
The chief of the Bank for International Settlements has acknowledged that central banks will likely soon need to issue their own digital currencies.
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Jul 1, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
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Russia's Central Bank Is Considering Launching a Digital Currency
The head of Russia's central bank has said the institution is investigating the possible future launch of a digital currency.
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Jun 17, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
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Pakistan Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency Launch by 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s central bank, is reportedly considering launching a digital currency as part of a modernization drive.
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Apr 2, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
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Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to Test Blockchain Legal Tender
The ECCB is about to conduct a pilot for a blockchain-based central bank digital currency in preparation for a planned full rollout.
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Mar 6, 2019 at 4:10 p.m. UTC
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Saudi Arabia, UAE Aim to Cut Payments Costs With Common Digital Currency
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are hoping a shared digital currency can cut remittance costs between the two countries.
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Jan 29, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
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The Era of Central Bank Digital Currencies Is Within Reach
A phased roll-out of a central bank digital currency is not only possible, but may be what certain regions need, says R3's research lead.
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Dec 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
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PBoC Is Seeking Blockchain Talent to Help Build Its Central Bank Crypto
China's central bank is looking to recruit blockchain tech and legal experts as it continues development of a yuan-based digital currency.
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Oct 11, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
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PBoC Op-Ed Pushes Use Case for Yuan-Pegged Crypto Stablecoins
A researcher from the People's Bank of China voiced support for yuan-pegged stablecoins in an op-ed published Tuesday.
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Oct 10, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. UTC
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ECB Has 'No Plans' to Issue a Digital Euro, Says Mario Draghi
The chief of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, said Friday that the institution has "no plans" to issue a digital currency, Reuters reports.
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Sep 14, 2018 at 2:11 p.m. UTC
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